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It’s no surprise that window washers may have one of the scariest jobs in America, but what about teachers?

A new survey from CareerBuilder found teaching is one of the top ten scariest professions.

More than 4,300 workers voted in a nationwide survey.

A bomb squad technician was voted the scariest job. A high-rise window washer was second. Rounding out the top five; serving in the Armed Forces, mining and a policing.

A teacher ranked ninth.

Workers also voted on what makes a job scary. Fear of pay cuts received the most votes, with 13 percent.

Nine percent of workers said workload and presenting in front of other people makes a job scary.

Only three percent said their boss made work scary.

You can view the top 15 scariest jobs below.

1. Bomb Squad Technician

2. High Rise Window Washer

3. Armed Forces

4. Miner

5. Police Officer

6. Alaskan Crab Fishing

7. Mortician

8. Firefighter

9. High School Teacher

10. Cemetery Worker

11. Exterminator

12. Stand-Up Comedian

13. Animal Control

14. Stunt Person

15. Politician

article courtesy of Newsnet5.com

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